Permission to Kick Ass

I’m particularly excited about the timing of this episode, as it’s airing mere weeks after the birth of Chris’s second son. Not to mention that Chris and I have worked together for a long time… so I have a unique perspective into his evolution. He’s proof you don’t need an MBA or formal business training to become a CEO – with the right mindset (and recognizing what brings you energy vs draining i...

Matt’s business strategy is different from most. Instead of focusing on things like hitting X revenue and the latest and greatest marketing strategies, Matt focuses on doing what feels right and fun to him. But it took a couple hard knocks for Matt to get here. From losing his dream job to a Pandemic-encouraged perspective shift and whole lot in between, we go deep in this episode. Listen now.  Ca...

When Nick woke up after three weeks in a coma, he had no idea what the path forward would look like. With persistence, a positive mindset, and the support of his parents, he made an incredible recovery. These days, he uses that same process to help his clients unlock their limitless potential. His story is proof positive that you don’t need to know the entire plan… just have the courage to take th...

Amelia’s approach to mindset growth is different. While she uses the tricks of the trade, she’s not teaching acting. It’s a mindset (and skillset!) you can use in your business to leapfrog over limiting beliefs and habits by making the most of what’s available to you right now. If you’re ready to step into your role as the best version of you, this episode’s for you.  Can’t-Miss Moments From This...

Like many of us, Katherine first entered the entrepreneurial space as a follower of the traditional “digital marketing guru”. But there was a big problem – the methods they taught were NOT made for introverts. That led Katherine to burnout… she wound up walking away from her business for three years until it hit her: to be successful, she had to do it on her own terms. Listen now!  Can’t-Miss Mome...

Carolynn’s take on entrepreneurship is unique and honestly a breath of fresh air amongst all the $10K per month hype and “Be your own boss!” stuff plastered all over social media. We covered sooo much awesomeness in this episode. Asking the right questions, using leverage and figuring out what motivates you - plus a rant or two for extra spice. Listen now.  Can’t-Miss Moments From This Episode: Qu...

Halfway through a two-year engineering degree, Ross suddenly realized… crap, I don’t think I want to be an engineer. What do you do when you don’t really know what to do? Keep moving forward. I love how just by taking steps, Ross wound up at just the right place at the right time. And in an interesting twist, all the identities and skills he picked up along the way wound up being major assets to h...

Claire and I first met when she was a student in one of the programs I coach for. We were working on building and growing her career as a copywriter when she suddenly realized it wasn’t really what she wanted. Cue the head trash and wondering if it’s OK to quit or pivot. We talk about what it’s like to completely change directions, when to listen to your own heart, and owning your ever-changing id...

Brenna’s focus on helping people allowed her business to evolve in a natural way. At each step of her journey, she took notice of what she liked (or didn’t), what she was naturally good at that her clients weren’t, and what else she could do to help. Brenna didn’t get caught up on what her path looked like, choosing instead to focus on the next step. Listen now to learn how to lean into your insti...

What makes somebody want to step out from behind the guru and become their own brand? For Ron and I, it started with a gut feeling. And it was also feelings like fear, doubt and anxiety that made us move (s-l-o-w-l-y) toward stepping into the limelight. When we did get ourselves out there, we found out owning our expertise wasn’t nearly as scary as we thought it would be. Today, we break down all...

It wasn’t by chance that Sonja has found her work educating the world about othering. As a young child, her curiosity and observant nature made her look at life differently. And differences were exactly what she saw. More importantly, she saw the misbeliefs and fear that drive people to see someone different as borderline not-human. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been judged by your cover this on...

Not wanting to be the “starving artist,” Miriam put down her paint brush and turned to the security of hedge fund banking. After her company went under and the 9/11 tragedy showed how fragile “guaranteed” stability (and life) can be, Miriam knew she couldn’t go back. She fully embraced the artist in herself and not only has she made a living doing it, she also helps other artists create a business...

Fear is a dirty rotten liar… especially for entrepreneurs. And to deal with a liar you gotta call them out. That’s exactly what Maggie and I are doing in this episode. We take the fear-based myths of entrepreneurship and (lovingly) kick its ass out of your way. Prepare to feel liberated from the BS fear has been feeding you. Listen now! Can’t-Miss Moments From This Episode: SPOILER ALERT! Employme...

Daniel’s entrepreneurial journey encompasses many of the standard obstacles entrepreneurs face. But what’s not standard is his ability to find the value in all of the experiences — the good, the bad, and even the panic attack-inducing moments. Daniel’s steady focus took his mindset from fear-based scarcity to consistent abundance (sounds woo, but it’s just the truth). To find out what you can do w...

Leticia found a lot of success but she also had a ton of challenges. When the massive company she worked for started to go under, she knew she needed to make a change. That’s how she wound up making her way back to the family business and found the power she needed to be in control of her journey. Leticia shares the lessons she’s learned from both failure and triumphs that you can use to be the bo...

There’s a school of thought that says emotion and business don’t belong in the same sentence. I  think that’s a load of BS. Passion and emotion are how we connect, person to person… and that’s why I love Kristen’s approach to empathy. She says it’s a skill, not an emotion… and as someone who’s learned how to be empathetic through A LOT of trial and error, I totally agree.  Our discussion is a fasc...

Thembi started her business with a mission to empower women. Her purpose was so important to her that it drove her through some of the roughest challenges entrepreneurship has to offer. Thembi’s journey taught her what it means to be a true leader. And she’s sharing her biggest lessons in this episode. This is one you don’t wanna miss.  Can’t-Miss Moments From This Episode: “Danger, danger! Run aw...

At first glance, Emily’s business may seem like a niche of a niche. Given the stressors and unique mental health challenges facing entrepreneurs, I’m here for it. Through our conversation I learned so much that will not only help me show up more powerfully in my own business but also for my coaching students. If you’ve been coming up against the same blocks time and time again in your business, th...

Abbie’s ambition and energy took her far in business, but it also got her in trouble. What I love about her story though is how she never let imposter syndrome stop her — in fact she used it to her advantage. When it came time to switch up her business, Abbie had the right mindset to reinvent herself and let go of what was holding her back. Listen now to get the perspective you need to make your b...

After a friend asked Tricia to direct their TED talk, she realized there was an entire world of people who needed help finding their voice. Whether you’re running your business or stepping up to the speaker’s podium, this episode is full of motivation to help you share your story with the world… no permission needed. Listen now.  Can’t-Miss Moments From This Episode: The surprising difference betw...

After 13 years of running a successful business with her husband (and a couple of her own side hustles, too), Whitedove decided to step out on her own. I love her approach – she’s all about challenging industry “norms” that are no longer serving the world, and breaking the “rules” of what it means to be a mom and entrepreneur. Best of all: she didn’t stop for one second to seek out permission… and...

You’ve just been told the business you’ve spent months and thousands of dollars building isn’t gonna work — what do you do? Tracie got excited and motivated! In a matter of days, she pivoted to create a business from her heart. Then she took it to the road. If you’ve been facing roadblock after roadblock with your biz, listen to find out how you can take a shortcut to success.  Can’t-Miss Moments...

The climb to becoming the “guru” or the “go-to” can seem like an unscalable mountain. After 16 years in business and working with thousands of entrepreneurs, Mícheál  has made that climb. The key to his success? He didn’t wait to be anointed an expert… he focused on establishing it at each step along the way. This episode is full of gems to transform your mindset to become the expert (hint: you’ve...

After struggling with (and almost losing herself to) her depression, Pauline became a woman on a mission to make her time count. When she decides to show up, she shows the hell up. Whether it’s flying halfway across the world to a conference or having the persistence to gain the attention of an industry legend, Pauline goes all in. Listen to find out how to stop counting on luck in your business a...

When Allison encountered the “Hustle Bro” and “Boss Babe” style of marketing, she really didn’t like it. Especially once she learned that a lot of those persuasion tactics are rooted in some pretty deep-seated shit that keeps a lot of people stuck and struggling. Rather than succumb to the shoulds and “yaasss, queen” toxic positivity, she created space to do business more authentically. Listen to...